Police firearms use in Robroyston car chase set to be investigated by watchdog

A POLICE watchdog has launched an investigation into the use of firearms during an operation in Glasgow.
Police used firearms to shoot tyre deflation rounds to stop a car in Robroyston on September 30.
The force said the incident would be referred to the Police Investigation and Review Commissioner (Pirc) for review, and the commissioner has now launched an investigation.
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